Nag Tibba Trek
Nag Tibba Trek
Nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, at an altitude of 9,500 feet lies Nag Tibba or Serpent’s Peak. It means ‘Abode of the Serpent God’, it has a beautiful temple at the top and a little above it you can see the entire Bandarpoonch range of the Great Himalaya towards the Yumnotri side.
If you are a travel enthusiast looking for an easy weekend in North India, there is no better place than the Nag Tibba Trek.
Nag Tibba is suitable for someone who loves an adrenaline rush and longs to get lost in the wild green rhododendron forest.
The peak provides a panoramic view of the peaks of the Gangotri group, the Kedarnath peak in the north, the Doon valley and the snowy peaks of Chanabagh. Enjoy the spectacular view of Gujjar or shepherds dotted around from the top of the Nag Tibba Trek.
Traveling humbles a person and opens their mind to new ventures they have never considered before. If you like wandering and only have a short time, this place is perfect for you.
Nag Tibba Trek is for people of all ages with reasonable fitness who are looking for adventure. Discovery Hike is the only one who can provide the cheapest Nag Tibba Trek price.
To reach the base of the trek, it is better to take four wheel drive. This is one of the most convenient ways.
Itinerary
Day 1 • Dehradun to Panthwari and trekking to the base campsite
- Drive Distance: 90 KM
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Altitude: 4500 ft
Highlights:
- The first step would be to reach Pantwari (4,500ft). It is a small and beautiful place in the Nag Tibba valley and takes about 5-6 hours of drive from Dehradun. After reaching Pantwari, we walk towards the campsite.
- The path has different things to look out for including the Nag Devta Temple, shepherds’ huts and the goat hamlet which is quite famous locally for the varieties of goats and sheep which are nourished by the villagers.
- We ascend on the manmade trail while guided by the goat boards with arrows on them to help us navigate. After an hour of steep zig-zag climbing, we will gain enough altitude to have a clear view of the Panthwari village.
- Walking a few minutes further, we reach a resting point marked by a single tree. Also, note that from the water source point begins the meadows with the rhododendrons. From here, you can locate the campsite further up towards your right to conclude for the day.
Day 2 • Nag Tibba campsite to Nag Tibba Trek summit and back to Panthwari and drive to Dehradun
- Trek Distance: 4 KM
- Duration: 3 hours
- Drive Distance: 90 KM
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Altitude: 9500 ft
Highlights:
- We start the hike early from the campsites, we have a long way to go. The plan is to go to the peak from the Nag Tibba Trek base camp and after experiencing the spectacular peak we will again take the same route to return to the base camp and back to Panthwari.
- We start from the rhododendron meadows towards the summit, which can take 40 minutes to 90 minutes depending on the snowfall and the season.
- Nag Tibba Trek Summit is a godsend for people looking for a weekend adventure. We enjoy the view of the peak and then trek back to the village from where we would go to Dehradun.
What's Included
- Accommodation – On the trek, you will live in tents/guesthouses on a sharing basis.
- Meals – Breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. We provide simple, nutritious vegetarian food for all days of the trek
- Camping Fees – All trekking permits and forest camping fees are included in the price.
- Trekking equipment – Quality tents and sleeping bags in all camps. Sleeping bags withstand temperatures down to -10 ºC.
- Safety equipment – First aid kit, oximeter, etc. will be with the trek guide/leader and also at the camp to deal with emergencies
- Expert Trek Leaders – All our trek leaders have at least basic/advanced mountaineering qualifications and a first aid course.
- Expert Trek Support Team – The mountain staff on this trek consists of certified guides, cooks, helpers, and porters.
- Transfers – Transport from Dehradun to Panthwari on Day 1st to Panthwari to Dehradun on Day 2th is included.
What's Not Included
- Food is purchased by individuals at local canteens on the trek or while driving.
- Any travel or accommodation costs for early return excluding days as per itinerary.
- Any cost of medical treatment for injuries or accidents before, during or after the trek.
- All cutlery (mugs, spoons, plates, snacks, etc.)